So how many back surgeries are needed on second opinion?
One study says no to the endorsed back surgery for 44.5% of patients on
second opinion. (1) A second report
states that 60.7% of recommended back surgeries were “unnecessary”, 33.3% were the
“wrong” surgeries, and 6% were the “right” surgeries. (2) Are you ready for a
second opinion of a recommended Ashburn back surgery?
Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn offers second opinions. If these two studies don’t make you
wonder, how about this one? On second opinion for 94 patients who were
recommended to have back surgery, there was “complete disagreement” for 47% (44
of 94), “partial disagreement” for 30% (28 of 94), and “complete agreement” for
just 23% (22 of 94). (3) Or this one: 60% of surgical interventions are
unnecessary. (4) Wow.

Research reports about back surgery seem to direct patients to
second opinions, don’t you think? Back surgery is a big step to take and can be
an effective one for the right patient. How does Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn figure out if a
patient is right for the surgery? Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn
performs a thorough clinical examination that correlates its findings with any
imaging that has been done. With that information in hand, Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn will
offer a knowledgeable second opinion for any back pain sufferer who is
contemplating surgery.

So what is recommended for back pain? Non-surgical,
energetic care. (4) The American College of Physicians and the American Pain Society
recommend spinal manipulation. (5) Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn offers this care in the form
of Cox Technic and its system of evidence-based protocols and positive research-documented
clinical outcomes. A recent article even shares that manual therapy incorporating
joint mobilization and flexion distraction techniques is an effective
intervention for low back pain relief and restoring disc height for chronic low
back pain sufferers. (6)

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Our practice at Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn focuses on chiropractic wellness as well as relief of pain, particularly spine pain and its related conditions. We provide comprehensive care for back pain, neck pain, headaches, shoulder pain, arm pain, leg pain, and injuries to the body from a car accident, sports injury or other causes. Our chiropractic practice respectfully serves the Ashburn area. We have been serving the area since 1993, over 25 years in the Fairfax and Loudoun Counties. We pride ourselves on being patient-oriented and responsive to your needs be they about insurance filing or appointment making or your health and healing. We provide individualized treatment plans to meet your specific needs. We also serve the Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C and Pennsylvania areas. We greatly appreciate all of you who have chosen Poulin Chiropractic and drive from afar for your quality chiropractic care!